Christian County sheriff to review actions leading to high-speed chase

1:03 AM,
Aug. 17, 2013

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The Christian County sheriff said it is too early to tell whether his deputies acted appropriately when they chased a man they thought was drunk into Springfield and continued the high-speed pursuit for 45 minutes.

"I'm not going to pass judgment. I don't have enough information to say. Being the sheriff and them being my deputies, I'd like to say they acted professionally and appropriately, but that's why we have a review process," said Sheriff Joey Kyle.

Recently released court documents reveal a lengthy pursuit early Wednesday morning in which the suspect ran through traffic lights, ...